Definitions
- Describing something that is done as an imitation or copy of something else. - Referring to the act of copying or mimicking someone or something. - Talking about a performance or artwork that imitates or recreates another work or style.
- Describing something that is characterized by imitation or mimicry. - Referring to the act of copying or emulating someone or something. - Talking about a style or genre of art that imitates or borrows from another style or period.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the act of copying or mimicking.
- 2Both can be used to describe performances or artworks that imitate or recreate other works or styles.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives to describe something that is characterized by imitation or mimicry.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Imitational is less commonly used than imitative.
- 2Focus: Imitational emphasizes the act of copying or recreating something while imitative focuses on the characteristic of being imitative.
- 3Connotation: Imitational has a neutral connotation while imitative can have a negative connotation of lacking originality or creativity.
- 4Scope: Imitational is often used in the context of art or performance while imitative can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Form: Imitational is an adjective and a noun while imitative is only an adjective.
Remember this!
Imitational and imitative both relate to the act of copying or mimicking, but they differ in usage, focus, connotation, scope, and form. Imitational is less common and emphasizes the act of copying or recreating something, while imitative focuses on the characteristic of being imitative and can have a negative connotation of lacking originality or creativity. Imitational is often used in the context of art or performance, while imitative can be used in a wider range of contexts.
